Industrial Hygienist

About the role

Verdantas is redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through cutting-edge modeling and digital technology, with a genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure across more than 90 offices with a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists.

Yu and Associates, a Verdantas company, has an immediate opening for a Mid-Level Asbestos Inspector/Investigator supporting our Elmwood Park, NJ office. This role offers exposure to complex environmental projects, work alongside industry experts, and contribution to meaningful work supporting infrastructure improvements, building renovations, and environmental compliance throughout the NYC Metro area.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections for asbestos-containing materials and other regulated building materials, and prepare reports based on findings
• Be dependable and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Have experience working with various NYC agencies
• Possess initiative to problem-solve with good communication skills
• Participate in after-hours and weekend work as needed (e.g., pre-construction activities and contractor oversight)
• Work both independently in the field and on-site

Requirements

• HS diploma required; B.S. in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field highly preferred
• 2+ years of experience in building asbestos materials inspections
• Current NYS DOL asbestos inspector certification required
• NYC DEP asbestos investigator certification preferred; candidates with NYS DOL asbestos inspector certification and demonstrated ability to obtain NYC DEP asbestos investigator certification within 6 months of hire may be considered
• Additional certifications as a Project Monitor, Project Designer, EPA Lead Inspector, or Risk Assessor certifications and 40-Hour HAZWOPER are a plus
• Familiarity with pertinent asbestos federal, state, and local regulations, specifically NYS ICR 56 and NYC DEP Title 15, Chapter 1 of the Rules of the City of New York
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and requirements
• Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability and willingness to travel regularly to project sites throughout the NYC metropolitan area

Pay

Compensation will be based on skills and experience.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment
• 401(k) with Company Match